Who will save the day?

My class wrote a story:

(If you are in kindergarten, this is the most exciting part of the story because you have never been on a school bus before).

But no story is complete without some conflict...

And the very exciting and terrifying climax...

Now there was some debate as to who was going to save the day.

We took a vote.

These were the results:

David's Dad-1

Miss Terrill -2

Mr. Jones-3

Ethan's Dog-3

God-5

I feel a bit slighted that I lost to Mr. Jones and Ethan's dog.

But I think God was most qualified to save the day.

A good resolution.

Questions for God

Writing prompt: What is your question for God?

Giovanni wanted to ask God when it was Monday. Why? He was going to his grandma's house on Monday, but wasn't quite sure when Monday would come along. I clarified that we should ask God a question that only he knows the answer to. He changed his question to, "Jesus, what r santos Wrkers name" (Translation: Jesus, What are Santa's worker's names? I decided to leave the theology of this question alone).

Other questions included:

How did God made the mon?

Where dus God Get his Powrs?

Where Duz God liV?

and my favorite...


? Hoo Poot the Glitr on the snO?



P.S. We don't do spelling tests in kindergarten :)

Welcome to Kindergarten!

This morning I told my class that I wanted to write some stories about them. They were pretty pumped and eager to help me brainstorm. I asked them what would be important for people to know about our class. Here they are-the 7 most important things you need to know about Miss Terrill's Kindergarten class in their words (and mine):

1. We sit at tables called desks. (in case you are unfamiliar with the term "desk")
2. We have a sight word wall.
3. Our class is so special to us.
4. Our class is the quietest class in the whole school. (that's what I tell them at least)
5. We have birthday crowns and birthday badges. (remember when paper crowns were as good as real ones?)
6. We do Bible verses and reading groups.
7. Miss Terrill is the best teacher in the whole wide world. (turns out)

There you have it. Those are the facts. Welcome to our class.

The truth is...

I think blogs are kind of weird. What's the point of a blog? It's essentially an online diary for everyone to read. Why would anyone care about reading my daily thoughts and musings? I mean, unless they gave birth to me (Jenni) or have a crush on me (Jordan), their interest is most likely minimal. Then again, being one of the nosiest people I know, I of all people should appreciate being able to read so many diaries. It's like my dream come true! But the truth remains that I am a judger. And I'll admit that I have judged some bloggers that I've known. But I'm going to put that behind me now, because I too have become a blogger. And if you are judging me right now, I completely understand. But just wait a little while...you'll probably become a blogger too someday.

So, onto the reason that I decided to ignore the side of me that screamed, "Don't do it! Bloggers are weird!" My kindergarten class.

I teach kindergarten, but it's probably more accurate to say that they teach me. Hardly a day goes by in which I'm not laughing hysterically (to myself of course because they don't know they are funny), or awed by their sweet wisdom and nearly moved to tears.

Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration. It's not that glamorous. There are plenty of days I want to pull all of my hair out.

But, I do learn a lot from them. And they make me laugh a lot. And sometimes they make me cry. (The happy tears). I did cry sad tears once when I took my first student to see the Principal. I had to remind myself that I wasn't the one in trouble. But that's another story for another time.

So, if you aren't going to judge me (or even if you are) come on back for some (hopefully) funny and heartwarming stories. It'll make your day a little happier.